This fun top is designed for the colorwork lovers! Knit top down, with colorwork adorning the round yoke, hem, and even a bit on the sleeves. It’s perfect for spring and summer and a nice layering piece for the cooler months. The pattern includes instructions for short and long sleeves. Mini Zelda Crop was designed to match the adult version - Zelda Crop, available in Handmade Closet pattern store.
SIZING
1,2,3, (4,5,6),
Finished bust circumference: 22,24,26, (28,30,32) in.
Finished upper sleeve circumference: 7,8,9, (10,11,12) in.
Finished body length (underarm to hem bind off edge): approximately 6,6.5,6.75, (7.5,8,8.75) in.
Suggested fit is 2-4 in. positive ease
Sizes are not numbered by age. Please measure the child you’re knitting for and decide on the size you’d like to knit, based on the measurements.
MATERIALS
Yarn: Junkyarn Smooth Sock 4-ply 463yds/100g
C1: 141,160,177, (195,212,230) yds
C2: 182,204,227, (250,272,295) yds
C3:
Short Sleeves: 172,196,220, (244,268,292) yds
Long Sleeves: 203,228,254, (279,305,330) yds
Sample made with colors: Brigitte (C1), Sam (C2), Coreopsis (C3)
Needles: US2 and US4 circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tools: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scrap yarn
Gauge: 24 sts and 34 rows - worked in the round on larger gauge needles, in stockinette and measured after blocking